'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III' Faces Backlash Over Disappointing Campaign

Critics cite rushed production and rehashed content in the first release since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III' has faced significant backlash due to a disappointing campaign, with critics citing rushed production and rehashed content.
The game's campaign is criticized for being unmemorable and cynically designed, with many elements feeling like downloadable content (DLC) for the Warzone mode.
The game's new Open Combat Mission (OCM) format, which was touted as an innovation, has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking impact on the overall narrative.
Despite the return of popular villain Vladimir Makarov and the introduction of open-ended missions, players have been unimpressed with the game's lack of originality and compelling content.
The game's production was reportedly troubled, with Activision pressing its Sledgehammer Games development house to finish the title in about half the usual time, leading to dissatisfaction among the development team.
The game's release comes at a pivotal time, being the first Call of Duty game released since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and its poor reception could have implications for the future of the franchise.